Head of Rewards Unit

The Head of Rewards Unit leads the strategic development and implementation of OCBA’s rewards framework, ensuring consistency, equity, and alignment with MSF’s global HR vision. The role supports regional units, advises leadership, and manages a team of Rewards Advisors. It also plays a key role in intersectional initiatives, representing OCBA’s interests and ensuring harmonization across MSF entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and adaptation of OCBA’s Rewards System and policies aligned with organizational goals.
• Ensure internal reward policies across regional units align with OCBA’s overarching rewards framework.
• Support OCBA’s involvement and sometimes lead in global projects.
• Propose, monitor, and report on KPIs related to rewards, identifying risks and challenges.
• Provide expert guidance and influence to directors and HR teams on reward structures and decision-making.
• Create and implement tools, guidelines, and procedures for effective rewards management.
• Design and facilitate training/workshops related to rewards.
• Actively participate in managing change initiatives linked to rewards.
• Ensure OCBA’s positioning is consistently represented and aligned in intersectional meetings and collaborations and actively contribute to coalition‑building and strategic alignment across sections.
• Manage and coordinate the Rewards Unit team.
• Oversee the unit’s human and financial resources in line with MSF protocols.
• Develop long-term strategies for global workforce rewards and collaboration with the team.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical HR role focused on Compensation & Benefits (C&B), Rewards or related areas.
• Previous experience with Médecins Sans Frontières, either in HQ or in the field, is essential.
• Previous experience in MSF country programmes will be considered a strong asset.
• Proven experience in HR management and team leadership, including planning, coordination and people development responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of Compensation & Benefits systems, HR strategy and international HR practices.
• Familiarity with humanitarian organizations and multicultural working environments is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Spanish and/or French will be considered an asset.

Skills

• Compensation and Benefits
• Rewards Management
• HR Strategy Development
• Human Resources Management
• Team Leadership
• People Development Programs
• HR Planning
• Human Resources Coordination
• International HR Practices
• Humanitarian HR
• Multicultural Work Environment
• MSF Country Programmes Experience
• Strategic HR Development
• HR Framework Implementation

Languages

English